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WP Event Manager8.4/10WPCode8.9/10

WP Event Manager vs WPCode

WPCode wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWP Event ManagerWPCode
Our score8.4/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$99/year$49/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs–3M+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorWP Event ManagerWPCode
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose WP Event Manager if…

  • Event organizers running events from a WordPress site
  • Sites that need ticketing and event listings
WP Event Manager reviewVisit WP Event Manager (opens in a new tab)

Choose WPCode if…

  • Site owners adding custom code without touching theme files
  • Agencies managing code across client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
WPCode reviewVisit WPCode (opens in a new tab)

Features

WP Event Manager

  • Event creation and management
  • Front-end event submission
  • Virtual event add-on
  • Add-on plugin bundles
  • Free core plugin

WPCode

  • Unlimited snippets
  • Smart conditional logic
  • Snippet library
  • Safe error handling
  • Scheduled snippets
  • Conversion pixels
  • Client management

Pros and cons

WP Event Manager

  • Core plugin is free and always included
  • Bundles start at $99 a year
  • Capterra rating of 4.6 from 6,118 reviews
  • Easy to get started, according to third-party reviews
  • Each bundle is licensed for one site
  • A 2022 Reddit thread reported the plugin had not been updated for the block editor

WPCode

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Paid plans include unlimited snippets
  • Safe error handling disables snippets that break the site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Site limits are 1, 5, 25 and 100 across the four paid plans
  • Search & Replace and image optimization are only in the Bundle plan
  • Paid plans are listed as yearly prices only

Pricing plans

WP Event Manager

  • Event Manager PlusStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site sites

    • 20 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

  • Event Manager Pro

    $199/year

    1 site sites

    • 27 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

  • Virtual Event Manager Pro

    $299/year

    1 site sites

    • 30 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

WPCode

  • BasicStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • Essential tools for code snippets management
    • Standard support

  • Plus

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Great for businesses who want to do more

  • Pro

    $199/year

    25 sites

    • Everything needed to grow a business and audience
    • Conversion pixels and tracking

WP Event Manager vs WPCode questions

Is WP Event Manager better than WPCode?

On our comparison WPCode comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, WP Event Manager or WPCode?

WP Event Manager starts at $99/year and WPCode starts at $49/year.

Can I get WP Event Manager or WPCode cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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